With the view to highlight the advancements and applications in Forming Technologies, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) is organising a one day “International Seminar on Forming Technology” on 18th January 2024, a day before IMTEX FORMING 2024 exhibition, at BIEC (Bangalore International Exhibition Centre). The wide coverage of topics and new developments showcased at the seminar could be readily adopted to improve productivity and stay updated with the market trends.
About the Seminar
Seminar Highlights
“New developments in laser remote welding”, Scansonic GmbH, Germany
Laser remote welding is a technology slated to replace spot welding, with advantages of accessibility, lesser flange width and speed since line-of-sight approach is required for shooting Laser from distance of over 1m covering larger sweep area by changing just the mirror angle. There are certain recent development of bridging gaps by welding, seam tracking and use of multiple Laser Beams for rapid scanning.
“Adaptive sheet bending at Press Brake”, Bystronics, India
Concept of inspection based adaptive bending process at Press Brake. The variabilities of sheet thickness, stress-strain plot, placement of tool and blank that get compensated through the adaptive process for consistent quality outcome. How does it compare and improve the predictive Simulation based working. Case Study of how it saves the cycle time in different situations.
“Advances in sheet welding technology”, Fronius, India
New lesser known developments in sheet welding technology such as Cold Metal Transfer ( CMT ) for thermal distortion less joining of sheets including joining of aluminum to copper. Other techniques such as two wire welding for productivity and speed, newfound capability of wide and variable gap welding, seam tracking etc. Automation in keeping welding records as pertraceability requirements.
“Dynamic beam mode in laser cutting”, Proteck, India
Beam mode is the radial energy distribution curve within the laser spot and different profiles of beam mode are optimal for cutting different materials and thicknesses. There is a new development in laser cutting machine controls where the beam mode could be dynamically and adaptively altered for cutting a mix of different sheets. Case studies and comparative advantages.
“Forecasting joint quality: Simulation of sheet joining”, Hexagon, India
Finite Element Analysis based simulation for joining sheets and plates by welding, spot welding, clinching, hemming and riveting. Prediction of stresses, distortion, metallurgical transition and strength. Case studies and examples. Experience based refinement of base data for accuracy of forecasting. How sequence of welding and clamping makes a difference? Assistance for process optimization and fixture design.
“Hollow drive train elements for EVs by Rotary Swaging and Axial Forming Technology”, FELSS, Germany
Rotary Swaging and Axial Forming Technologies enable manufacturing of drive train and structural elements such as steering column through tubular blanks using Forming technologies rather than machining. For EVs this translates directly into light weighting and consequent enhancement in mileage / charge.
“Presses with I4 compatibility for progressive & transfer dies”, ISGEC, India
Special features and specs of presses meant for progressive dies and transfer dies. Their integration with automation and Industry 4.0 compatibilityfeatures. Examples and case studies.
“Die Life enhancement with Laser Cladding”, TRUMPF, India
Worn out Die and Mold surfaces could now be rebuilt / modified through the process of Laser Cladding, where metal powder gets thrown at the surface through a nozzle and gets fused on the fly by a Laser Spot. Several millimeters of layer or layers could be built up. The process is done by Robot possibly on a linear axis. Layers deposited could be re-machined.
“Optimal milling data preparation for draw dies”, Autoform, India
The newly introduced features in sheet forming simulation, where oversimplification and idealization based theoretical models are further refined with inclusion of practical considerations of variability of presses, dies, shrinkage and spring-back of part. The cutter path generated for milling of draw dies precludes many issues and time taken to prove the dies.
“Industry 4 for Stamping Applications”, Marposs, Germany
Monitoring solutions for Progressive Dies, variety of presses and control Console with customized dashboard and process monitoring feature for abnormality detection in press stroke. Sensors and their best placement into press and Die.
“Process and simulation for roll forming”, Data M, Germany
Software for simulation of roll forming line COPRA, new features, case studies illustrating the benefits. Overview and correlation with roll forming process and equipment features and typical defects and quality / productivity issues.
“Fuel cell technology - Opportunities and challenges in production of bipolar plates”, Industrial Interface India (3i)
Special challenges and defects in forming shallow intricate grooves in thin bipolar plates forfuel cells / hydrogen cells and the proven results with sheet hydroforming process. Overview of market growth and potential offuel cell demand.
“Optimization of Dies with modular, intelligent, compact aggregates”, FIBRO, Germany
There are smart sensors which could monitor pressure in Nitrogen Spring in the Die, which dynamically send readings to a surveillance software. There are compact cams and hydraulic cams and active elements which enable integrating more functionality within same Die and making castings smaller.
Programme Schedule
| 0800 - 1000 | Registration | |
| 1000 - 1105 | Inaugural & Keynote Session : Keynote Address 1 : Prospects in Defense sector for Indian manufacturing industry, L&T Defense |
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| 1105 - 1130 | Networking Tea/Coffee | |
| Parallel Concurrent Sessions | ||
| HALL 1 Theme: New Technology Trends |
HALL 2 Theme: Equipment and Processes |
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| 1130 - 1155 | Customer and Application-driven Trends in Tube Bending and Press Forming, Electropneumatics & Hydraulics, India |
Process and Simulation for Roll Forming, Data M, Germany Download |
| 1155 - 1200 | Change Over | |
| 1200 - 1225 | Hot Forming Technology, ALF Engineering, India | Industry 4.0 for Forming Equipment and Tools, Marposs, Germany |
| 1225 - 1230 | Change Over | |
| 1230 - 1255 | Hollow EV drivetrain elements through Rotary Swaging and Axial Forming technologies, Felss, Germany Download |
Adaptive Sheet Bending at Press
Brake, Bystronics, India Download |
| 1255 - 1300 | Change Over | |
| 1300 - 1325 | Challenges in making Dies for AHSS, Tata Technologies, India Download |
Presses with I4.0 compatibility for Progessive & Transfer Dies, ISGEC, India Download |
| 1325 - 1415 | Lunch | |
| 1415 - 1500 | Keynote Address 2 : Light weighting of Aircraft and Automotive components, The Japan Steel Works Download Keynote Address 3 : Prospects of Forming Industry into Aerospace Sector, Godrej Aerospace Download |
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| 1500 - 1505 | Change Over | |
| 1505 - 1530 | Manufacturing of Bipolar Plates for
Fuel Cells for EVs, IIT - Bombay, India Download |
Roll Bending Technology,
Promau S.r.l, Italy Download |
| 1530 - 1535 | Change Over | |
| Theme: Tools & Enabling Ecosystem | Theme: Laser Applications and joining | |
| 1535 - 1600 | I4.0 compatible features in Compact
Multifunction Dies, Fibro, Germany Download |
New developments in Laser Remote Welding, Scansonic Laser Automation, Germany |
| 1600 - 1620 | Networking Tea / Coffee | |
| 1620 - 1645 | Die Life enhancement with Laser Cladding & Laser Hardening, TRUMPF, India | Dynamic Beam Mode in Laser Cutting, Proteck, India Download |
| 1645 - 1650 | Change Over | |
| 1650 - 1715 | Optimal Milling Data Preparation for Draw Dies, Autoform, India Download |
Advances in Sheet Welding Technology, Fronius, India Download |
| 1715 - 1720 | Change Over | |
| 1720 - 1745 | Automated Quality See-through with Digitization, APM Technologies, India Download |
Forecasting Joint Quality: Simulation of Sheet Joining, Hexagon, India Download |
Participation invited from
Automotive, Auto components, Consumer durables, Machine tool, Tool rooms, Aerospace, Defence and Railway units, PSUs, Pumps & Valves, General Engg. and other manufacturing industries. Decision makers including CEOs, senior executives, practicing engineers, industry experts, R&D specialists and academia will immensely benefit from this seminar
REGISTRATION FEE
| CATEGORY | REGISTRATION FEE PER DELEGATE |
GROUP CONCESSION |
|---|---|---|
| IMTMA Members, Micro and Small Enterprises, Research & Educational Institutions, Individuals | Rs. 2500/-* | A concession of Rs. 500 per delegate will be offered to companies nominating 3 or more delegates |
| All other Companies | Rs. 3000/-* |
Note:
- Add 18% GST
- Registration fee includes seminar documentation and Lunch.
- Pre-payment of delegate fee is mandatory for confirmation of participation
- Delegate fee is Non-refundable. However, change of nominations within the same company acceptable
- Micro & Small Enterprises companies must produce valid UDYAM Registration Certificate
- IMTMA Members may avail their membership redemption points for participating in the seminar
Registration for participation must be made online only.
